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Bigfork, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Flathead County County
Bigfork, MT
At a Glance
How Bigfork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bigfork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bigfork a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bigfork residents earn a median household income of $82,648 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,730. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,994 business establishments, including 450 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bigfork is $614,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $758,435. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Bigfork reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,629/100K.
Education
51.0% of adults in Bigfork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% above the national average). 97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bigfork has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.